Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 10/11/13 and Tuesday, 10/15/13. -General Scam Alert- Recently there have been attempts to defraud individuals with different types of “SCAMS”. Be alert when dealing with emails and having telephone conversations with unknown entities. A good rule of thumb is if something sounds too good to be true then it is. 2500 GAUDALUPE STREET Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed a Non-UT subject stumbling alongside the roadway in the 2500 block of Guadalupe. Once stopped, the UT Police Officer observed that the subject had bloodshot glassy eyes and slurred speech. During his night of consuming at least 6 alcoholic beverages the subject stated that he lost his wallet with his driver’s license and cellphone. When given the chance to phone a sober friend, the subject was only able to remember his father’s phone number. The subject was released to his father without further incident. Occurred on: 10/13/13 2200 SAN JACINTO BLVD Public Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer observed a UT Student staggering in the 2300 block of San Jacinto. The subject staggered into the roadway and paused before finally crossing the street. The UT Police Officer observed that the subject was sweaty and had glassy watery eyes. After admitting to consuming alcohol on 6th Street, the subject made a failed attempt at guessing the day of the week, thinking it was Sunday or Monday. Wait for it…the subject was arrested on Saturday morning for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10/12/13, at 1:38 AM. 2200 ROBERT DEDMAN Driving While Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer observed a blue Dodge disregard a stop sign at 23rd street and San Jacinto. The vehicle accelerated up a hill to approximately 45 MPH before being stopped at 2200 Robert Dedman. The UT Police Officer observed a Non-UT female subject passed out in the front seat and a Non-UT male subject was driving. An odor of alcohol was coming from the vehicle and the driver had glassy bloodshot eyes. The driver admitted that he, “probably had too much to drink to be driving.” After consenting to field sobriety testing, the UT Police Officer confirmed the driver’s assessment and determined the driver definitely had too much to drink to be driving. The subject was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. The passenger was awakened, determined not to be a danger to herself, and called a taxi cab for a ride home. Occurred on: 10/12/13, at 4:19 AM. JESTER WEST, 201 EAST 21st STREET Criminal Mischief: Three separate reports of damage to hanging exit signs were made at the Jester West dormitory. Estimated Repair Value: $120.00 Occurred between: 10/11/13-10/12/13. 100 EAST DEAN KEETON STREET Assault by Physical Contact: A UT Student reported a male subject interlocked arms with her while walking in the 100 block of Dean Keeton. She was able to get her arm free a second time after the subject grabbed her by her wrist. The subject is described as a clean shaven 20-25 year old Hispanic male with short dark hair, athletic build, wearing a green polo shirt and kahki shorts, and is approximately 5’8” tall. Occurred on: 10/11/13, at 5:25 PM. SANCHEZ BUILDING, 1912 SPEEDWAY Theft: A UT Student reported an unsecured package, containing 4 Austin City Limit bracelets, as stolen from a women’s restroom in the Sanchez building. Estimated Loss Value: $800.00 Occurred on: 10/11/13, at 11:28 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 94 Alarm Reports, 4 Unsecured Door Reports, 3 False 911 Reports, 5 Suspicious Activities Reports, 2 Lost/Found Reports, 1 Lighting Issue Report, 1 Disturbance Report, 1 Accidental Damage Report, and 1 Welfare Concern Report between 10/11/13 and 10/15/13. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE Report bias incidents that you experience or witness to CCRT (Campus Climate Response Team) online at http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ccrt To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/maps/ Are you a Fan of the University of Texas Police Department? Come join us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/utaustinpolice Online property registration Items with a serial number such as laptops, MP3 players, cell phones, electronics, and bikes are eligible. Registering your property is very helpful in theft investigations and in returning lost property to its rightful owner. Without identifying information, recovering stolen property is virtually impossible. Logon to https://www.utexas.edu/police/property/ to register your property today. SURE Walk is a student-run volunteer group that provides walks to and from campus to UT students, faculty, and staff, with the help of student volunteers. Volunteers are gathered from trusted organizations from around campus, such as Orange Jackets and APO, and include both males and females. An agency of Student Government, SURE Walk is in service Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters. To order a walk, call (512) 232-9255 or email orderasurewalk@gmail.com, and two volunteers, one male and one female, will meet you at your current location and walk you to your destination, whether it be on campus or in the greater campus neighborhoods. If you have any questions, concerns, or if your organization is interested in volunteering, please e-mail: texassurewalk@gmail.com. Lost and Found Property Did you lose something on campus? Please report your missing property to UTPD Lost and Found at http://www.utexas.edu/police/lostandfound. Or call 512-232-9619 and describe your item to us. If we have your item, we’ll contact you as quickly as possible to arrange its return to you. UTPD handles over 5000 lost and found items each year from campus departments, although we cannot accept clothing, food or drink containers, toiletries, broken or soiled property. Campus departments are encouraged to call 471-4441 to have UTPD pick up lost and found items that are unclaimed after one week. Emergency Text Message Service The University of Texas at Austin and its police department are responsible for notifying faculty, staff, and students of emergency situations (e.g., inclement weather, building evacuations, campus closures, etc.). The University employs a wide variety of tools to make sure everyone on campus is informed during an emergency event—including text messaging. In order to accomplish emergency text messaging more effectively, the University is collecting cell phone numbers from members of our campus community. Effective August 26, 2009, this database of cell phone numbers will be used for emergency text messages. Please complete the form at http://www.utexas.edu/cellphonealert so you will become an integral part of this important emergency notification system and help the university to achieve the highest standards of campus and community safety. Your cell phone number will not be used for. Campus Safety and Security at (512) 471-5767. Defensive Driving Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) The RAD program is a 12-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that cover assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community. By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks. For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050. If you are a faculty or staff member who has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ Contact UT Police at 471-4441 if you have any information regarding any of the above incidents or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime. Your call may help solve or prevent a crime. Campus Watch comments should be directed to Officer Layne Brewster at 512-232-9638 or via e-mail to layne.brewster@austin.utexas.edu Prepared by: Ofc. Moore To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php\
